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Washington, George – Age 40, Year: 1865 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

George Washington – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38920759   NAID File Unit: 38920756     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19444660

Company: L

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: March 27,

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

County born: 

Town born: Jackson

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 40

Height: 5’ 61/4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Mulatto (Mulat or Mult)

Record Info

NAID: 38920759

NAID File Unit: 38920756

Microform: M1817

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